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The Motive

5.520201 seasonTV SeriesDocumentaryCrime

In Jerusalem 1986, a 14-year-old boy shoots his family point-blank in their beds. Yet questions persist. In this docuseries, insiders come forward.

DirectorsAsaf Sudry·Tali Shemesh
WritersAsaf Sudry·Tali Shemesh
ProducersAsaf Sudry·Tali Shemesh

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NetflixNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with Ads
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Dec 27, 2020
E2
Episode 2
Jan 4, 2021
E3
Episode 3
Jan 11, 2021
E4
Episode 4
Jan 18, 2021

Cast · Directed by Asaf Sudry

AS
Avi Samuel
Self - Youth Investigator, Jerusalem Police Dept.
YA
Yossi Arnon
Self - Defense Attorney
YC
Yossi Cohen
Self - Head of Investigations, Jerusalem Police Dept.
HS
Haim Siani
Self - Forensics Detective
ST
Shmuel Tiano
Self - Psychiatrist
MF
Mazal Freige
Self - Teacher
IS
Irit Hachham Shalev
Self - Classmate

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The Motive — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Motive?

The Motive is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada.

Is The Motive on Netflix?

Yes — The Motive is available on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is The Motive on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Motive isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch The Motive for free?

The Motive is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Motive?

The Motive has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2021.

Are all episodes of The Motive out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The Motive are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Motive?

No — The Motive ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.